EXCLUSIVE: Former Scots boss Vogts offers Burley a helping hand

Berti Vogts has offered himself up as the man to help under-pressure George Burley beat Iceland and kick-start our already stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign.

The German, now manager of Azerbaijan, is ready to hand over his dossier on Olafur Johannesson's side following a visit to Reykjavik three weeks ago.

The 1-0 defeat against Macedonia in Skopje means Burley now joins the bungling German as the only Scotland managers in over 40 years to start their tenure in charge with four games without a victory.

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Defeated: Scotland's head coach George Burley shows his exasperation during a World Cup group 9 qualifying match against Macedonia in Skopje

Inside knowledge: Azerbaijan's manager Berti Vogts

Scotland's winless run now stretches back 11 months and spans six games, with Wednesday's second qualifier already being labelled a 'must-win' by players and fans alike.

But now, as Burley heads for the North Atlantic tomorrow with Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher drafted into his squad, Vogts is convinced Scotland will repeat the victory he enjoyed there back in 2002.

He said: 'We went up to Reykjavik with Azerbaijan only three weeks ago and I am sure Scotland must be capable of winning there.

'I really only have about 12 players to realistically call on for international football but we drew 1-1 and might well have come home with a victory.

'Iceland are not as good as they were a few years ago when we were in their qualifying section.

'If anyone at the Scotland camp wants information on Iceland, then I'm more than willing to help.

'I had a nice time in Scotland, despite what some people think, and I'd be happy for them to call me.'

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Eidur Gudjohnsen struck Iceland's equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Norway and Vogts identified the Barcelona star as the main threat to Scotland on Wednesday.

He also identified a long throw-in as a tactic used to put pressure on opponents.

Paul Hegarty was in Oslo for that match on Burley's behalf, as the manager and his players endured a four-hour flight home following meltdown in Macedonia.

The former Aberdeen and Dundee United boss met with the backroom staff last night to run through the Icelandic threat.

Hegarty, who brought back a DVD of the game from the Norwegian FA, said: 'Iceland played a 4-4-1-1 system in Oslo, with Gudjohnsen behind lone striker Heidar Helguson.

'He has a massive impact and hit a tremendous strike from a free-kick. Iceland hit the post in the final minutes, so they could even have won all three points. They also pose a threat with long throw-ins.'

Scotland went to Reykjavik for a Euro 2004 qualifier immediately after their infamous 2-2 draw in the Faroe Islands and goals from Christian Dailly and Gary Naysmith gave Vogts his first win with a 2-0 victory.

Gudjohnsen is looking forward to welcoming the Tartan Army to Reykjavik.

'I like the attitude of Scots whenever I meet them with Barcelona or Iceland,' said the Nou Camp star. 'But there is never any trouble with the Scotland fans.

'Our people will shake hands, have a beer and everyone should have a good time.'